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William Melvin Crawford, a 50-year-old man, was last seen on May 15, 1978, in Santa Cruz, California. At the time of his disappearance, Crawford was staying at a convalescent home. He was last seen leaving the facility, wearing a blue or black bathrobe and slippers. Despite a search, he was never heard from again. Crawford had an unspecified medical condition, which may have contributed to his disappearance, and he has scars on his upper left arm and near his left eye.
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Last Seen: May 15, 1978
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Last Seen: May 15, 1978
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William
Crawford
96
50
72 inches
185 lbs
Black / African American
Male
May 15, 1978
Santa Cruz
California
Santa Cruz County
216
7150
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Santa Cruz
California
Santa Cruz County
95062
5200 Soquel Avenue, California
8314711121
County
Law Enforcement
78-3229
1978-05-15
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
6765
Black
Brown
Brown
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12/10/2024
12/10/2024
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03/19/2024
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03/19/2024
I'm intrigued by the disappearance of William Melvin Crawford back in 1978, especially since he was ... ...Read More
11/24/2023
11/24/2023
